He graduated from Belpre High School in 1974 and attended Marietta College as a Petroleum Engineer and worked for Chesapeake Energy. He was an avid golfer and loved to golf with “the group” from Oxbow. He had a love for music and took great pleasure in playing his guitar. He enjoyed spending weekends on the river: barbecuing, on the boat, or fishing. He adored his grandchildren and took every advantage of any opportunity he got to spend with them.

He had a huge heart, loved fully and never met a stranger. He will be missed dearly by many. In Ryan’s memory, the family requests that you play a round of golf in his honor.

Services will be on Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, with Pastor Jeff Williamson officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com